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Uber's Product Chief on Hotels, Robotaxis, and Why the Company Doesn't Want to Be 'Everything for Everyone'.

Uber's Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal discusses the company's financial-services ambitions, its relationship with Waymo, and its new AV Labs data operation.

Uber's Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal discusses the company's financial-services ambitions, its relationship with Waymo, and its new AV Labs data operation. Uber's strategy is to focus on offering personalized services and not try to be everything for all users.

Uber's Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal discusses the company's financial-services ambitions, its relationship with Waymo, and its new AV Labs data operation.

  • Uber has expanded its services beyond ride-hailing and delivery, investing in technology for financial services and travel.
  • The company has introduced hotel bookings powered by Expedia, 'shop for me' concierge features, and boat rentals in Europe.
  • Uber is developing a fleet of sensor-equipped vehicles through its AV Labs business unit, separate from its regular driver network, to gather driving data and strengthen its ties
Miau Labs takeUber's strategy is to focus on offering personalized services and not try to be everything for all users.